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Alice Hughes

Alice Hughes (1857-1939) was a renowned studio portraitist based in London during the later years of the nineteenth century. She worked primarily in her Gower Street studio, which employed over fifty assistants and process workers at one time - all women.
PlanetHeroines
29th October 2024
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Felicia Cronin Archive

We’re delighted to announce custodianship of the archive of Felicia Cronin. We came to know Felicia as an executrix of the estate of Elisabeth Buchmeyer-Lewis (whose archive was accessioned to our Collection in 2022), and only discovered recently that she is also a photographer.
PlanetHeroines
28th June 2023
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The Heroines Collection

From a birdcage salvaged from a skip to antique silk pyjamas, every item is imbued with meaning. The array of riches, both humble and profound, recount the stories of some of today’s most significant artworks. The Collection is an unusual way to learn more about the work of today’s outstanding women artists.
PlanetHeroines
22nd September 2022